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How to Troubleshoot the Biggest Baby Sleep Issues

Pediatricians share how to help your baby sleep — so you can, too.

Brittany DoohanBrian Clista, MD
Written by Brittany Doohan | Reviewed by Brian Clista, MD
Updated on November 6, 2025
Featuring Preeti Parikh, MD, Dyan Hes, MDReviewed by Brian Clista, MD | November 6, 2025

They call it “sleeping like a baby” for good reason: Babies need a lot of sleep throughout a 24-hour period. In this video, learn how much sleep babies need each day, and tips to help your baby sleep better. 

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Brittany Doohan
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Brittany Doohan
Brittany Doohan was the Content Director at HealthiNation and is currently the Editorial Director at Medscape. Through her work with Medscape, she won a Silver Telly Award in May 2022 for "Sleepless Nation: A Public Health Epidemic — Episode 2: A Decade Without a Diagnosis." She has worked in health journalism and video production for more than 8 years, and loves the challenge of explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand and creative way.
Brian Clista, MD
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Brian Clista, MD
Dr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.
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